up|coun|try

up|coun|try
up|coun|try «UHP KUHN tree», noun, plural -tries, adverb, adjective.
–n.
the interior of a country: »

The upcountry is sparsely settled.

–adv.
toward, in, or into the interior of a country: »

He went hunting upcountry in hopes of finding more game.

–adj
of or in the interior of a country: »

an upcountry village.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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